Body found in port-a-potty at Lakewood downtown square prompts police investigation
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A dead body was discovered inside a port-a-potty in downtown Lakewood, prompting an active police investigation, officials confirmed Tuesday. The body was found inside a portable toilet located in…
ATV Rider Arrested After Gas Leak Prompts Neighborhood Evacuation in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A neighborhood in Atlantic City was evacuated on the evening of August 26, 2024, after an ATV rider struck a gas meter, causing a hazardous gas leak. The…
Early Morning Burglary in D.C. Prompts Police Manhunt
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A business in Northeast Washington was burglarized early Saturday morning, prompting a public appeal for help in identifying the suspect. The incident occurred in the 500 block of H…
Stabbing Incident in Stafford County Mobile Home Park Prompts Police Manhunt
STAFFORD, Va., Tuesday — Authorities in Stafford County are conducting an intensive search for a suspect involved in a stabbing incident earlier today in the Crystal Lake Mobile Home Park. Deputies from…
Explosion in Bel Air Prompts Safety Warnings from Harford County Sheriff’s Office
BEL AIR, MD—An explosion occurred today in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive, prompting an immediate response from local deputies and fire services. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is currently on…
Coyote Sighting in South Hackensack Prompts Police Warning
SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ – Authorities in South Hackensack have issued a warning following a coyote sighting on Tuesday. The animal was spotted around 1:52 PM at the intersection of Dinallo Street and…
ShotSpotter Alert Prompts Investigation of Shooting in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. — On Saturday evening, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1600 block of North Monroe Street, discovering a 27-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At approximately 8:34…
Shooting in D.C. Prompts Police Search for Two Suspects
WASHINGTON, DC — A shooting in the 300 block of P Street in Southwest D.C., just before 11 p.m. last night, has led to a citywide alert. D.C. Police are searching for…
Shooting in Towson Prompts Police Investigation
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in Towson yesterday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard at approximately 1:30 p.m., where…
Retail Theft in D.C. Prompts Search for Suspects and Silver SUV
Washington, D.C. – Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle involved in a retail theft in Northwest, D.C. On Saturday, July 13, suspects entered a retail establishment…
Rise in Vehicle Thefts Prompts Reminder from Schenectady Police
Schenectady, NY – The Schenectady Police Department addresses a recent surge in thefts from parked vehicles in the city. While some incidents involve smashed windows to access valuables, the majority stem from…
Utility Work Prompts Road Closure in Lodi
Lodi, NJ – Utility work on Hancock St will lead to a road closure at Avenue F with no access to Trudy Dr. The work is scheduled during the day from 7…
Anticipated Coastal Flooding Prompts Parking Recommendations in Brick Township
Brick Township, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department has issued a warning for minor coastal flooding expected from 8 PM tonight until 4 AM Saturday. Residents living in flood-prone areas are…
*Downed Utility Line Prompts 30-Minute Road Closure in Wall
Wall, NJ—Lakewood Rd between Algonkin Tr and Lenape Tr was closed for 30 minutes today due to a down utility line. The South Wall Fire Rescue and JCP&L responded to the incident,…
Coyote Attacks on Dogs in Connecticut Prompts Police Advisory
WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Police Department has issued a coyote advisory following several recent attacks on dogs in the area. Thankfully, these attacks were not fatal. To prevent further incidents, residents…
Dog Found Dead in Cage Prompts Animal Abuse Investigation in Forks Township
FORKS – Police in Forks Township are currently investigating after a dog was discovered deceased in a cage over the weekend. Following an animal complaint, the incident was reported last Saturday morning…
Solar Eclipse Prompts School Closures, State of Emergency, Anticipation of Bizarre Behavior
TRENTON, NJ – If you haven’t heard, there’s a solar eclipse today, and by all accounts, strange things usually happen during an eclipse. In ancient times, humans didn’t know how to react…
Spike in Kia Vehicle Thefts Across Schenectady Prompts Police Warning
SCHENECTADY, NY — The Schenectady Police Department has issued an alert following a series of Kia vehicle thefts within the city. Between February 28 and March 31, 2024, six Kia vehicles were…
Dead Body in New York Reservoir Prompts Drinking Water Warning, School Closure
Boil Water Advisory Issued in Rochester Following Discovery of Body in Reservoir Last Week ROCHESTER, NY — A grim discovery was made Tuesday morning at a reservoir in western New York, leading…
New York City Subway Crime Prompts Deployment of National Guard by Governor Hochul
Kathy Hochul Defends Sending National Guard Into NYC Subways, Says Move Was Made To Address ‘High Level Of Anxiety’ Harold Hutchison on March 8, 2024 Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York…
Russian capture of Avdiivka prompts departure of elderly in nearby towns
By Vitalii Hnidyi SELYDOVE, Ukraine (Reuters) – Russia’s capture of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine has alarmed people in nearby towns and many are now leaving for safer areas after hunkering down for…
Late-Night Shooting in D.C. Prompts Police Search for Armed Suspects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A shooting incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. last night in the 5000 block of South Dakota Avenue in Northeast, Washington D.C. Authorities are actively searching for two suspects,…
China satellite launch prompts Taiwan attack alert ahead of pivotal vote
By Ben Blanchard and Ryan Woo TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Taiwan’s government issued an air raid alert on Tuesday, saying a Chinese rocket carrying a satellite had flown over its southern airspace, which Taiwan’s…
Armed Carjacking in D.C. Prompts Police Search for Suspects
WASHINGTON D.C. – An armed carjacking incident is currently under investigation by the Washington D.C. Metro Police. It occurred in the 4300 block of South Capital Terrace in Southwest D.C. just after…
DeSantis’ wife prompts Republican reminder of Iowa nominating process rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A call by the wife of Republican candidate Ron DeSantis for women from across the United States to “descend” on Iowa for its 2024 presidential nominating process prompted a reminder…
Hoax Shooting Call Prompts Lockdown at Naples High School
NAPLES, FL – A reported shooting at Naples High School this afternoon was declared a hoax after a thorough investigation by local law enforcement. The call, received at 1:38 p.m. by the…
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